Lightning struck a fuel tank at the Matanzas fuel depot on Cuba’s northern coast. Firefighters worked for nearly a week to put out the massive fire. Forensic scientists say 14 of the 16 firefighters who died could not be identified. As Cuba mourns the loss of 16 firefighters who perished combating a fire at the … Read more
Lightning struck a petroleum storage tank at Matanzas super tanker port on Friday. The fire had moved to a second location by Sunday and had consumed the four-tank area by Monday. Officials have not said how much fuel was consumed in the fire that destroyed all four tanks. On Tuesday, firefighters finally put an end … Read more
Four explosions have been recorded at the location in Matanzas, injuring around 80 persons. Seventeen firemen who were working close to the fire have gone missing. The storage facility is outfitted with eight massive tanks that contain oil that is used to power power plants. A lightning strike caused a fire at a Cuban oil … Read more
A lightning strike at a fuel depot in western Cuba injures more than 60 people, three critically. Some 800 people have been evacuated from the area, regional officials say. Since May, authorities have imposed 12-hour energy blackouts in some regions, sparking protests. A lightning strike at a fuel depot in western Cuba injured more than … Read more
